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late onset asthma

having just been diagnosed at 55, I’m struggling to know what is asthma and what is perhaps a cold? Constantly having to blow my nose - mucus is clear. Have...

having just been diagnosed at 55, I’m struggling to know what is asthma and what...

Smoo21

•7 hours ago

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Asthma & Lung UK update WhatsApp

Our helpline team is here to help Call us on 0300 2225800 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm You can now WhatsApp chat the Asthma UK nurse team as well as call and...

Our helpline team is here to help Call us on 0300 2225800 Monday-Friday 9am-5p...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•1 day ago

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changing from Fostair

how ru finding Trelegy having changed from Fostair. I have been changed from Seretide 250 to Fostair 100 and haven’t felt any difference. My peak flow is 290...

how ru finding Trelegy having changed from Fostair. I have been changed from Se...

Malvasio2

•2 days ago

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Has anyone been referred for biological testing?

Hi my asthma has become uncontrollable even though on highest doses of inhalers and I am now being referred for biological testing. Has anyone else been...

Hi my asthma has become uncontrollable even though on highest doses of inhalers ...

Dreamer120

•2 days ago

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asthma flare up

I have had asthma all of my life, but had a period of 30years where it wasn’t a problem or was very mild and managed. last November I caught a virus which...

I have had asthma all of my life, but had a period of 30years where it wasn’t a ...

Rubyrainbow7

•3 days ago

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Is my peak flow at 700 good or bad? I’m 5”10 13 stone.

Hi, I have bad anxiety at the moment due to being unwell with dry cough and not breathing great. My peak flow is 700 is that bad or?

Hi, I have bad anxiety at the moment due to being unwell with dry cough and not ...

Lee_vee11

•3 days ago

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Trelegy Ellipta and NTM

Hi,I've just been put on Trelegy Ellipta 95/55/22 from Fostair 200/6 which I had been on for about 14 months. Anyone on Trelegy? If so what is your...

Hi,I've just been put on Trelegy Ellipta 95/55/22 from Fostair 200/6 which I had...

Immy_6

•3 days ago

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Going into 7 weeks Of bad dry cough.

hi guys, still have a bad dry cough and am Going into week 7 with it.. and feel like clearing my throat all the time. And every time Inhale I feel the need...

hi guys, still have a bad dry cough and am Going into week 7 with it.. and feel...

Lee_vee11

•4 days ago

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New to Trimbow 175

Happy New Year to all.I have been coughing since November 2024 with little sleep, despite being on Symbicort 320. Last Monday, my Asthma specialist changed my...

Happy New Year to all.I have been coughing since November 2024 with little sleep...

Ossing

•4 days ago

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Is there a child in your life with asthma? Join us for a free and family friendly event.

Learn all about childhood asthma and how to manage it at our exciting new event for families in Tameside. Whether your child is 5 or 15, this session is for...

Learn all about childhood asthma and how to manage it at our exciting new event ...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•4 days ago

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Cold air + asthma trigger - advice

Hi all, Been struggling this week, with worsening symptoms of asthma, as the cold weather has continued, and appears to be a trigger, and with temperatures of...

Hi all, Been struggling this week, with worsening symptoms of asthma, as the col...

Jeb2012

•5 days ago

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Harmonica Support Group

Strengthen your breathing with something new this year! 🎶 Join our Harmonica for Lung Health sessions starting Thursday 16 January. Learn to play folk,...

Strengthen your breathing with something new this year! 🎶 Join our Harmonica fo...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•5 days ago

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Asthma still not controlled on highest steroid dose, what next ?

Hi just wondering if anyone else has had experience in this situation. Due to stepping down steroid inhaler, Asthma became uncontrolled gradually over the...

Hi just wondering if anyone else has had experience in this situation. Due to s...

LRLR

•6 days ago

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voice concerns

Am taking Fostair twice a day and Salbutamol inhaler when necessary. I am worried about my croaky voice which varies a lot but sometimes so bad that I can...

Am taking Fostair twice a day and Salbutamol inhaler when necessary. I am worr...

linc2u

•6 days ago

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When should I see GP for a cough?

Partner started with what we think is the flu, aching bones, temp, chills, headache, tired, dry cough. Day later, I started with the same but a chesty...

Partner started with what we think is the flu, aching bones, temp, chills, hea...

Esad

•6 days ago

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Masks and equipment

Following the fab advice I've got off you guys, I wanted to ask about masks. Does anyone use any masks or wearable air purifiers etc that help? I work in an...

Following the fab advice I've got off you guys, I wanted to ask about masks. Doe...

Crazy_plant_lady

•7 days ago

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Hiatus Hernia Repair

Hello All I suffer with a sliding hiatus hernia which I causing severe acid. I have been referred to a gastric surgeon who is recommending the linx procedure....

Hello All I suffer with a sliding hiatus hernia which I causing severe acid. I ...

frustratedasmathic

•7 days ago

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Helpline Asthma + Lung UK

Our helpline can be vital for getting help with your lung condition. We'll give you as much time as you need to talk about what's important to you. Speak to...

Our helpline can be vital for getting help with your lung condition. We'll give ...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•7 days ago

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Luforbec side effects

Hi I have had asthma for years and always used Clenil & Salbutamol which worked fine until recently. I have recently had a couple of chest infections....

Hi I have had asthma for years and always used Clenil & Salbutamol which work...

Strawberry_Love

•8 days ago

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Steroid joys

I had an asthma attack on Friday and refused to accept any help or go to A and E. I couldn't breathe on Saturday, sats stable but peak flow right down....

I had an asthma attack on Friday and refused to accept any help or go to A and E...

Crazy_plant_lady

•8 days ago

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Stomach cramps on fostair 100/6

Hi I was diagnosed with asthma last spring following COVID. I have tried a few steroids inhalers such as Clenil, Fostair Nexthaler and Relvar . Clenil wasn't...

Hi I was diagnosed with asthma last spring following COVID. I have tried a few s...

Covidgavemeasthma

•8 days ago

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Wheeze chronic mucus Happy New Year

Hi I still have cough and chronic mucus in throat etc, told to do peak flow and been taking Blue inhaler, in day and at night was going bit better was told to...

Hi I still have cough and chronic mucus in throat etc, told to do peak flow and...

trace58

•8 days ago

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Strange or related Asthma symptoms?

hi everyone, i well write my questions first in case someone is not interested in reading all of this but can help answering, My questions are; 1/ does anyone...

hi everyone, i well write my questions first in case someone is not interested i...

Njhs

•9 days ago

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very bad dry cough

Hi all, anyone had this bad dry cough? I’ve had it 6 weeks now. I am on day 3 of a 5 day prednisone course doesn’t seem to be helping atm. My cough causes my...

Hi all, anyone had this bad dry cough? I’ve had it 6 weeks now. I am on day 3 of...

Lee_vee11

•10 days ago

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lost taste and smell

So I had a cold in November and I haven’t got my sense of taste/smell back. I tested for Covid twice but negative. It’s actually quite depressing. I get...

So I had a cold in November and I haven’t got my sense of taste/smell back. I te...

Lynneypin

•10 days ago

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really bad dry cough

hi, has anyone had this really bad dry cough that lasts for weeks? I’ve had it 6 weeks now and it causes my vocal cords to have spasms and feel like in...

hi, has anyone had this really bad dry cough that lasts for weeks? I’ve had it 6...

Lee_vee11

•11 days ago

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Diagnosed Nov 2023

Hi all. My name is Lee Jolly I am reaching out to others who have asthma of any kind, and are very fit and active. I decided to join this community on...

Hi all. My name is Lee Jolly I am reaching out to others who have asthma of any ...

whufcleept

•11 days ago

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Julie salamol

I was give this when I got covid it's left me to breathing problems a year in I got covid again I was supposed to have a spirow monitor but I've not been...

I was give this when I got covid it's left me to breathing problems a year in I ...

Jal12

•11 days ago

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Emergency pack

What does an emergency pack consist of?In Spain we don't have an asthma nurse. If I asked for an emergency pack what should I ask for. Thanks

What does an emergency pack consist of?In Spain we don't have an asthma nurse. I...

Msccruises

•11 days ago

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how to use spiriva respimat

I have watched videos but I feel like it’s just spraying onto my tongue and also coming out of the inhaler as I can see it. If anyone uses this inhaler please...

I have watched videos but I feel like it’s just spraying onto my tongue and also...

Pinkyboo28

•12 days ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for January 2025

late onset asthma

Asthma & Lung UK update WhatsApp

changing from Fostair

Has anyone been referred for biological testing?

asthma flare up

Is my peak flow at 700 good or bad? I’m 5”10 13 stone.

Trelegy Ellipta and NTM

Going into 7 weeks Of bad dry cough.

New to Trimbow 175

Is there a child in your life with asthma? Join us for a free and family friendly event.

Cold air + asthma trigger - advice

Harmonica Support Group

Asthma still not controlled on highest steroid dose, what next ?

voice concerns

When should I see GP for a cough?

Masks and equipment

Hiatus Hernia Repair

Helpline Asthma + Lung UK

Luforbec side effects

Steroid joys

Stomach cramps on fostair 100/6

Wheeze chronic mucus Happy New Year

Strange or related Asthma symptoms?

very bad dry cough

lost taste and smell

really bad dry cough

Diagnosed Nov 2023

Julie salamol

Emergency pack

how to use spiriva respimat

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